Germany in 2006 – Steinfeld Abbey
Feb 2, 2021 21:48:07 #
Germany in 2006 – Steinfeld Abbey
In 2006, I exchanged a week of my TimeShare for a week at a resort near Schleiden, Germany (not far from Bonn). The purpose was to visit the Orgelbau Klais Bonn to see the progress being made for the pipe organ for my church in Richardson, Texas (suburb of Dallas). During my week there I also visited a number of other venues, including the Steinfeld Abbey located in Kall, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Abbey was originally a Premonstratensian monastery and now is a Salvatorian convent, and has an imposing Basilica, which was built between 1142 and 1150, and includes features from a number of periods and styles, from the original Romanesque style through Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque up to modern stainless steel elements. It has 8 bays and 6 chapels, and the tomb of Herman of Steinfeld, a local saint. A prominent feature of the Basilica is the König-Orgel (“King Organ”), originally built around 1600 and upgraded and restored several times. I was privileged to attend an organ concert using this instrument.
Exterior views
DSC_0182.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0185.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
Interior views
DSC_0186.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (view toward Altar)
DSC_0187.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Main Altar)
DSC_0189.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Choir)
DSC_0188.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (small portative organ)
DSC_0192.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the King Organ)
DSC_0201.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Pulpit)
DSC_0202.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the ceiling)
DSC_0196.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the structure)
DSC_0190.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (three statues)
DSC_0194.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (a stained glass window)
DSC_0195.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (another stained glass window)
In 2006, I exchanged a week of my TimeShare for a week at a resort near Schleiden, Germany (not far from Bonn). The purpose was to visit the Orgelbau Klais Bonn to see the progress being made for the pipe organ for my church in Richardson, Texas (suburb of Dallas). During my week there I also visited a number of other venues, including the Steinfeld Abbey located in Kall, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Abbey was originally a Premonstratensian monastery and now is a Salvatorian convent, and has an imposing Basilica, which was built between 1142 and 1150, and includes features from a number of periods and styles, from the original Romanesque style through Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque up to modern stainless steel elements. It has 8 bays and 6 chapels, and the tomb of Herman of Steinfeld, a local saint. A prominent feature of the Basilica is the König-Orgel (“King Organ”), originally built around 1600 and upgraded and restored several times. I was privileged to attend an organ concert using this instrument.
Exterior views
DSC_0182.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
DSC_0185.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr
Interior views
DSC_0186.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (view toward Altar)
DSC_0187.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Main Altar)
DSC_0189.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Choir)
DSC_0188.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (small portative organ)
DSC_0192.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the King Organ)
DSC_0201.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Pulpit)
DSC_0202.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the ceiling)
DSC_0196.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the structure)
DSC_0190.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (three statues)
DSC_0194.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (a stained glass window)
DSC_0195.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (another stained glass window)
Feb 2, 2021 22:04:35 #
Artistry in stone and statuary from another time. Most appealing to the eye. Thanks for showing.
Feb 2, 2021 22:13:39 #
anotherview wrote:
Thank you very much. I don't think I've seen you before--thanks for coming.Artistry in stone and statuary from another time. Most appealing to the eye. Thanks for showing.
Feb 2, 2021 22:32:23 #
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Feb 2, 2021 22:44:51 #
Wow David! These are great and way more historic than any of mine. Thanks for sharing 
Feb 2, 2021 23:01:41 #
Longshadow, thank you very much!
NMGal, the sound in the space was very fine. Nice smooth reverb.
SnappyHappy, thank you very much! I'd be interested in seeing yours.
NMGal, the sound in the space was very fine. Nice smooth reverb.
SnappyHappy, thank you very much! I'd be interested in seeing yours.
Feb 2, 2021 23:15:45 #
Another good leg of your continuing church tour, David! Thanks for sharing.
Feb 2, 2021 23:44:04 #
UTMike wrote:
Thanks, Mike! You're welcome. (I'm starting to run out of churches with decent photos, though.)Another good leg of your continuing church tour, David! Thanks for sharing.
Feb 3, 2021 06:48:04 #
Feb 3, 2021 06:58:32 #
Sounds like a great visit, David. Did the Abbey have to be rebuilt after WWII?
Feb 3, 2021 07:05:18 #
Don W-37
Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
Your work is outstanding, David. Look forward to seeing your posts. Please keep them coming. Cheers, Don
Feb 3, 2021 07:38:28 #
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